***Correction at the end of this video - Clear Lake videos will begin to go live September 5. Next upload is something pretty different but something I think you guys will enjoy🍻 -gb
Nothing better than a Greg video to start your morning! That was a rough day of fishing. I feel like if they are mid-suspended you should use a spinner bait. I find it interesting that you dislike the spinner bait so much. It’s my go to. A nice big spinner bait with a nice trailer can cover a lot of water and get those fish that are chasing bait. Tight lines!
Iv watched the first 2 minutes of this video and I just did this same thing with a lake beside me. Fished it 10 times and I finally caught my first bass! Was so excited it's unreal. Thanks for the great videos!
Hey Greg great video again as usual I'm glad to see you just get right back up on the horse and and take on berryessa again that's the only way you can get better at doing anything so kudos to you keep it up
Im surprised you haven't gone to a dropshot or crankbaits/ jerkbaits in that lake. Thats a tuff lake it seems anyway thanks Greg cant wait for more brother
Greg you should dry a deep diving Jerkbait for those suspended fish in clear water. I know it’s generally more of a cold water bait but I think it’d work. A swimbait on a jig head would probably be solid too
Well Greg, unfortunately that’s summer reservoir fishing in California with low water, the fish are all jacked up from all the water releases and are suspending. I fish Folsom lake, fishing is tough. Although fishing coves with brush stick up are surprisingly productive. Plus, fishing outside rock piles. Summertime is tough, fish on boys!!
Well I must say lake Berryessa kicked your butt lol 😂 But I feel you’ll get your redemption on clear lake. Can’t wait for all the clear lake videos 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
Try it again Greg! I like graphing any V shape shoreline where it looks like substantial drainage occurs during the rainy season. Good fish in summer will be 40-50 feet at Berry and Shasta this time of year. Clear water means small leaders and slow finesse baits. I know you hate to slow down but drop shot with the smallest weight that gets you to 40 ft and in control of your bait. Good luck!
Well, sometimes it’s just like that and regardless what you do, it’s going to be a tough day. Although it’s not sexy, on T-day, I’ll deadstick a flatworm on a dropshot, or drift fish a small C-rig presentation, just to pick up five. Chasing schoolies on the topwater bite is a sure way to drive yourself insane. Good luck at Clear Lake - you got this, buddy.
Thanks man! Saw Bobby Lebeuf the other day and we went down memory lane with the old KATs tournaments. I think a C-rig would be money when it's tough. Lots of guys throwing it and getting bit when even the go-to finesse techniques aren't producing.
Not gonna lie, seeing you struggle makes me feel better about myself. I’ve gotten skunked the past two times going to berry the past few weeks. I can’t figure it out there right now.
Dude Same.......I just fished a tourney in my KY series and did badly, it was a tough day. I caught 1 fish at 12;30. Then with 30 mins left in the tourney, I think I figured them out and caught 2 NICE ones near the boat ramp. 3 fish got me 19th out of 52 so it was tough. But it bothered me as to weather I figured them out at the very end so I am going back tomorrow to try and redeem myself. I never did that until just this year when I started fishing some hobies and the such.
Dude. I've been struggling lately on my Yak as well. Transitions are always rough, but they should be going shallow soon for the fall feed before going deep for winter.
I really enjoy these videos. Of course I'm not a kayak fishermen although I am interested in getting into it. I fish out of a sib and I really like that platform but fishing out of kayaks seem pretty cool. Thanks for the videos.
Fishing this time of the year is tough all around, the Winter Sun will be coming and the fish tend to feel that & I think they're getting ready for their cold weather Process. I've been getting skunked at my favorite lake 🤣. Good video tho!
Yup, watch Damian's video he was off shore but he uses live scope a little too. I think it really helps him find the fish. looked like he was fishing a couple of humps right off a channel, (not sure that was berryessa now that I think about it) But still holds true particularly in the summer you need to look a lot deeper I think. Curious what the surface water temps were. If they are above 78-80 then for sure you need to look deeper.
Berryessa giveth and berryessa taketh away 😂😂😂. I've lived up here for almost 20 years now, it's been this way forever 😅... I have some good spots that I've seen some massive large mouth frequenting, I launch from Spanish every Monday and Wednesday 🤙
All that gear & electronics & still a tuff day out. Now I don’t feel bad fishing from shore with one rod & my fishing pack. But also shows how hard the bite is this season. With all that gear you increase your chances by a huge amount. But when the fish decide they’re not going to bite there’s simply nothing you can do except keep throwing your line out. Not sure why the bite has been so difficult this year especially in California seems like.
Do you have any plans to go more in depth of your tackle trunk and how it was built? Specifically the mounting hardware and materials used for the rod holders.
Wow, that was tough! Glad it wasn't an actual tournament of heartbreak ☹. Again, we were screaming at the TV for you (my neighbors are probably wondering who Greg is since my Better Half's name is Rod LOL!) I agree, go to InNOut, rest up, and best of luck on Clear Lake 🎣
Greg, you can seriously tear up just about any bank, i've watched you fish. You've done it so many times, and took 1st or 2nd at the end of tournament. I agree with you trying deeper and out in the middle, if they are there. You'll get em' bro. You alway's fig it out. 😎 🎣 🙏
No matter what the outcome, your doing what you love to do and inspiring/ motivating/teaching people along the way. Not many channels will show you the good AND "bad" days, which can make us novices feel like we're doing something wrong because we're not catching 3-7 lbers all day long haha. We all appreciate the honesty and want for redemption on tough waters. Keep doin what your doin brother. Btw I never woulda bought a Berkeley choppo if I didn't see you smackin em on the delta. Now it's one of my favorite top water lures. Thank s brother
You’re a much better angler than I but I have learned with the crankbait bite that you really need to put attention to the way they are biting it if it’s barely hooked on the back hook like that fish was on yours try different colors which you probably already know that just thought I share. Love the videos though you’re my inspiration to take up Kayak fishing which I’m working towards now. Keep it up!
Another great video Greg!! I feel like I saw you tie your “jimmy Houston knot” a little different today, any chance we get a quick video of that in the bass cave before hand? I am getting better at the knot, just lookin for a little tech tip!!
Dude love this channel catchem or not. I’m not sure if you do this but I wanna say I’ve had luck doing it. Every time you change spots and got the motor going throw and bait of any kind out behind you and troll that mug.
I watched Damien's video after Greg's for the tournament, he was hitting them deep, he's a deep bass guy and has success, definitely persuaded me to stop beating the banks and out of my comfort zone. That fish at the end that came off...felt it in my soul, I lost a hawg last week trying boat flip it in my kayak 🥺
He's also using panoptix with a spotlock trolling matter to hold position over deep water. Greg needs to get these two pieces of tech to be more consistently competitive. Guys like Damian were beasts before forward facing sonar and spotlock. Give them the advantage of these two technologies, and it's game over more times than not.
@@cobbs true,but I like that about Greg.He seems like he could but prefers not too.Graph and some insticts..like it should be honestly.I don't judge anyone,I just think I prefer pre-scope days.
My nephew will be up there for the first week of September and really wants to find some big fish. He wants to hit Clear lake or the Delta but he isn't sure where to go.
We just were at Clear lake and it was really tough. It could turn around at any point but I think Delta is always a safe bet for numbers and the chance for a really big fish
Hi Greg Love your videos! What are your thoughts on live imaging on a kayak? Would you ever consider getting it? Have heard you say it would be nice at certain times...thanks
I am glad you haven’t. I really respect the fact that your not running to the easy way to do fish even though you could. Your trying to hone your skills with what you got and I think that’s awesome!!
I’m beginning you to try a steel shad bait. Use it exactly how you used the rattletrap jigging it on the bottom. I’ll even cash app you to buy it😂I think it would be great for berryesa
So this is just my 02cents. I’ve been hearing a lot about good night bites. And that’s what I’m thinking is going on at Bessa or any lake for that matter. Small baits and spinning rods during the day I think is the ticket. Check out Bass Union. They just did a video with Johnny Pearl up at Clear Lake. And that lake has been really tough during the day lately. And it’s because there’s a big night bite going on. They the fish are gorging at night. So watch what Johnny does to catch some fish on rock during the day. Totally makes sense. Fish small baits. Spinning rods if you want numbers or to just simply catch fish. Good lesson for everyone out there. Check it out.
Good luck at Clear lake.Have good vibes your going top 3.If you do get on them ,maybe try another bait/style for a few casts to see if you can pull the big girls.Magic for me sometimes.Let's say their bustin and you catch a couple on a shower blow,maybe hit em with a big jerkbait or under spin .Can take you from a good day to great day sometimes.thanks for all the great videos over the years
I've only had the raymarine but budget friendly I'd go with a Deeper sonar. Cheap, portable and will give you the basic info such as depth, water temp and you can decipher grass, rock, etc
Just fixed my truck doors from cheap plastic bs. Now finishing off the night with a beer and ole Greg B🫡 Hands down you have some of the best content on TH-cam.
@@GregBlanchardFishing Message me if you want to pick someone's brain on the different brands (Garmin, Lowrance, & Humminbird) and what their advantages/disadvantages are! ~James
***Correction at the end of this video - Clear Lake videos will begin to go live September 5. Next upload is something pretty different but something I think you guys will enjoy🍻 -gb
Teas
Next video is him going over his new Ford Ranger.
Gregor thanks for doing what you do brother
Greg The Keg what's going on 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Would like to see some of your exercise and nutrition routine. 💪
That bird snipped that fish 😆 My dad always says follow the 🐦 they know where the fish are at. Love your videos Greg 🤙
Feel you there with the CA 3 hour one bass during summer time
Nothing better than a Greg video to start your morning! That was a rough day of fishing. I feel like if they are mid-suspended you should use a spinner bait. I find it interesting that you dislike the spinner bait so much. It’s my go to. A nice big spinner bait with a nice trailer can cover a lot of water and get those fish that are chasing bait. Tight lines!
Greg thank you for helping me gain knowledge and learn some fishing skills to help with finding patterns while being a new kayak angler!
I got the ‘Rona and have binge watching Greg Blanchard. Keep it up Greg!
The china virus 😆
7 am Greg is like breakfast for the bass angler.
Yupppppp
🍳🥓☕
@@GregBlanchardFishing I thought forsure that crank would get em. But I know you'll be back with a vengeance.
I mean a bass angler would be on the water at 7am 😂
Iv watched the first 2 minutes of this video and I just did this same thing with a lake beside me. Fished it 10 times and I finally caught my first bass! Was so excited it's unreal. Thanks for the great videos!
Hey Greg great video again as usual I'm glad to see you just get right back up on the horse and and take on berryessa again that's the only way you can get better at doing anything so kudos to you keep it up
Eeeey! Its 4:30 am and you are my coffee buddy! You're a better angler all around bro!
Greg I am living your pain, it has been a grind the last two tournaments for me.
Jesus!!!!and here I was thinking I was the only GB addict going for the win with the first comment🤷keep your lines tight boys🤙
Football jig,purple and brown...Berryessa classic!!! Yr in and yr out it produces
Thanks for keeping your videos real. It makes me feel better about my barren fishing days.
Im surprised you haven't gone to a dropshot or crankbaits/ jerkbaits in that lake. Thats a tuff lake it seems anyway thanks Greg cant wait for more brother
Greg you should dry a deep diving Jerkbait for those suspended fish in clear water. I know it’s generally more of a cold water bait but I think it’d work. A swimbait on a jig head would probably be solid too
Coffee and Greg Blanchard on this fine Friday morning 👌
Well Greg, unfortunately that’s summer reservoir fishing in California with low water, the fish are all jacked up from all the water releases and are suspending. I fish Folsom lake, fishing is tough. Although fishing coves with brush stick up are surprisingly productive. Plus, fishing outside rock piles. Summertime is tough, fish on boys!!
Well I must say lake Berryessa kicked your butt lol 😂
But I feel you’ll get your redemption on clear lake. Can’t wait for all the clear lake videos 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
Love it as usual. I'm a little loopy and was snickering at your face reflection in the graph.
🤣
Try it again Greg! I like graphing any V shape shoreline where it looks like substantial drainage occurs during the rainy season. Good fish in summer will be 40-50 feet at Berry and Shasta this time of year. Clear water means small leaders and slow finesse baits. I know you hate to slow down but drop shot with the smallest weight that gets you to 40 ft and in control of your bait. Good luck!
Well, sometimes it’s just like that and regardless what you do, it’s going to be a tough day. Although it’s not sexy, on T-day, I’ll deadstick a flatworm on a dropshot, or drift fish a small C-rig presentation, just to pick up five. Chasing schoolies on the topwater bite is a sure way to
drive yourself insane. Good luck at Clear Lake - you got this, buddy.
Thanks man! Saw Bobby Lebeuf the other day and we went down memory lane with the old KATs tournaments. I think a C-rig would be money when it's tough. Lots of guys throwing it and getting bit when even the go-to finesse techniques aren't producing.
Bro tanks for your time and your videos I’ll like them all have a great day out there congrats
Love watching these videos before starting a work day!
That was a tough lake, almost all the time when I go fishing here in FL. So frustrating when you plan it all out in your mind.
Not gonna lie, seeing you struggle makes me feel better about myself. I’ve gotten skunked the past two times going to berry the past few weeks. I can’t figure it out there right now.
Dude Same.......I just fished a tourney in my KY series and did badly, it was a tough day. I caught 1 fish at 12;30. Then with 30 mins left in the tourney, I think I figured them out and caught 2 NICE ones near the boat ramp. 3 fish got me 19th out of 52 so it was tough. But it bothered me as to weather I figured them out at the very end so I am going back tomorrow to try and redeem myself. I never did that until just this year when I started fishing some hobies and the such.
love that spot for spooning this time of year
Greg do you think a drop shot would have been a viable option there? Its the first thing I thought of when I saw the swing and misses.
Dude. I've been struggling lately on my Yak as well. Transitions are always rough, but they should be going shallow soon for the fall feed before going deep for winter.
Try the evening bite. I've been having more luck towards the evening instead of the morning recently.
I really enjoy these videos. Of course I'm not a kayak fishermen although I am interested in getting into it. I fish out of a sib and I really like that platform but fishing out of kayaks seem pretty cool. Thanks for the videos.
I was in the same boat. Got my kayak and now I love it!
Maybe you should have tried a weighted whacky worm or a neko rig. just a thought. keep up the great videos.
Why do you even keep going back to berryesa? Such a bad lake.
Fishing this time of the year is tough all around, the Winter Sun will be coming and the fish tend to feel that & I think they're getting ready for their cold weather Process. I've been getting skunked at my favorite lake 🤣. Good video tho!
Looks like a tough fishery, man. I really wanna fish it!
Haha, I bet you'd be able to figure it out
@@GregBlanchardFishing I’ll have to come visit!
Yup, watch Damian's video he was off shore but he uses live scope a little too. I think it really helps him find the fish. looked like he was fishing a couple of humps right off a channel, (not sure that was berryessa now that I think about it) But still holds true particularly in the summer you need to look a lot deeper I think. Curious what the surface water temps were. If they are above 78-80 then for sure you need to look deeper.
Berryessa giveth and berryessa taketh away 😂😂😂. I've lived up here for almost 20 years now, it's been this way forever 😅... I have some good spots that I've seen some massive large mouth frequenting, I launch from Spanish every Monday and Wednesday 🤙
Growing up at Berry (Rancho Monticello), the baby bass pattern medium dive crankbait was pretty solid.
Yes sir Greg!!!
3 things may be worth a try...
#1) a slower crankbait retrieve
#2) keitech on an underspin
#3) Whopper Plopper or Choppo for Topwater
What's the name of the knot he ties at 11:05?
Man that's a pretty tough lake. The water looks really beautiful though. Good luck on your next tournament Greg. 🙂🍺
All that gear & electronics & still a tuff day out. Now I don’t feel bad fishing from shore with one rod & my fishing pack. But also shows how hard the bite is this season. With all that gear you increase your chances by a huge amount. But when the fish decide they’re not going to bite there’s simply nothing you can do except keep throwing your line out. Not sure why the bite has been so difficult this year especially in California seems like.
Hit Bass Lake and South Gate Brewery in Oakhurst! The fish are in the rocks. Good spots and largies if you can find them!
bass and beer, I like it!
B4 reading your comment I was saying,i would of bet a hazy daze today's video would of been pre fish @clear lake instead of berryessa
LET'S GO!!!!!!
Hey Greg, I feel your pain in August. I have only caught 2 keepers all month. Keep going it will change.
I usually give up in August, I hate the heat
Do you have any plans to go more in depth of your tackle trunk and how it was built? Specifically the mounting hardware and materials used for the rod holders.
Wow, that was tough! Glad it wasn't an actual tournament of heartbreak ☹. Again, we were screaming at the TV for you (my neighbors are probably wondering who Greg is since my Better Half's name is Rod LOL!) I agree, go to InNOut, rest up, and best of luck on Clear Lake 🎣
Haha! comfort food was had that night
I love watching your shows. I have one suggestion do you change out your hooks that is one thing that has helped my landing ratio
Great tip and not as much as I should for sure
Greg, you can seriously tear up just about any bank, i've watched you fish. You've done it so many times, and took 1st or 2nd at the end of tournament. I agree with you trying deeper and out in the middle, if they are there. You'll get em' bro. You alway's fig it out. 😎 🎣 🙏
Thanks man! on to the next one
No matter what the outcome, your doing what you love to do and inspiring/ motivating/teaching people along the way. Not many channels will show you the good AND "bad" days, which can make us novices feel like we're doing something wrong because we're not catching 3-7 lbers all day long haha. We all appreciate the honesty and want for redemption on tough waters. Keep doin what your doin brother. Btw I never woulda bought a Berkeley choppo if I didn't see you smackin em on the delta. Now it's one of my favorite top water lures. Thank s brother
Yessir, wish the redemption video went as planned but it is what it is and fishing at the end of the day!
You’re a much better angler than I but I have learned with the crankbait bite that you really need to put attention to the way they are biting it if it’s barely hooked on the back hook like that fish was on yours try different colors which you probably already know that just thought I share. Love the videos though you’re my inspiration to take up Kayak fishing which I’m working towards now. Keep it up!
Never give up!…that’s the secret to success!!
You ever think about using one way scuppers?
Cant wait to watch the clear lake
Those tough days just make me wanna get out there even more
Seems like a rough one. Gotta have a those days to appreciate the good ones.
yessir
Man was hoping you get 5 fish...but it is a redemption video.....another day fishing is better than not fishing....can't wait for the next one
Another great video Greg!! I feel like I saw you tie your “jimmy Houston knot” a little different today, any chance we get a quick video of that in the bass cave before hand? I am getting better at the knot, just lookin for a little tech tip!!
Love when a new gb video drops
Grag what's the landing net brand?
Dude love this channel catchem or not. I’m not sure if you do this but I wanna say I’ve had luck doing it. Every time you change spots and got the motor going throw and bait of any kind out behind you and troll that mug.
Its your new yak greg. Fishy no likey grey, they likey orange
I can look at this as learning, would've, could've, should've Ha Ha that's always learning.
it sucks not a lot of fish maybe because weather is too hot
Definitely time for some In-N-Out
That's about how my day was this morning at the lake.
How you liking the truck? What will be your next vehicle?
I find pearl white or rainbow flukes weightless to work on grass areas like the last part where you fished Greg.
when he said "GAAWWDD", i felt that lol
I watched Damien's video after Greg's for the tournament, he was hitting them deep, he's a deep bass guy and has success, definitely persuaded me to stop beating the banks and out of my comfort zone. That fish at the end that came off...felt it in my soul, I lost a hawg last week trying boat flip it in my kayak 🥺
]remember,Damien is a wizard,not human
He's also using panoptix with a spotlock trolling matter to hold position over deep water. Greg needs to get these two pieces of tech to be more consistently competitive. Guys like Damian were beasts before forward facing sonar and spotlock. Give them the advantage of these two technologies, and it's game over more times than not.
@@cobbs true,but I like that about Greg.He seems like he could but prefers not too.Graph and some insticts..like it should be honestly.I don't judge anyone,I just think I prefer pre-scope days.
Great vid. From what ramp did you launch.
steele canyon
My nephew will be up there for the first week of September and really wants to find some big fish. He wants to hit Clear lake or the Delta but he isn't sure where to go.
We just were at Clear lake and it was really tough. It could turn around at any point but I think Delta is always a safe bet for numbers and the chance for a really big fish
Napoleon Dynamite moment at 16:46🤣🤣🤣😔
Are yall allowed to use a fly rod during tournaments? I feel like a 9 weight rod with some poppers would have distoyed them.
You need livescope for those types of lake with little to no grass/weeds to compete in the tournaments.
You should try in all Chrome topwater next time 👍
When they are chasing bait like this, I've done well on berryessa with the donkey rig. 🤙
are you still in a rental
Hi Greg
Love your videos! What are your thoughts on live imaging on a kayak? Would you ever consider getting it? Have heard you say it would be nice at certain times...thanks
Thanks Paul. I will probably get it but I want to get better with my current electronics first.
I am glad you haven’t. I really respect the fact that your not running to the easy way to do fish even though you could. Your trying to hone your skills with what you got and I think that’s awesome!!
I’m beginning you to try a steel shad bait. Use it exactly how you used the rattletrap jigging it on the bottom. I’ll even cash app you to buy it😂I think it would be great for berryesa
Hey Greg, why do you have your retrieve handles on different sides on your baitcasters?
So this is just my 02cents. I’ve been hearing a lot about good night bites. And that’s what I’m thinking is going on at Bessa or any lake for that matter. Small baits and spinning rods during the day I think is the ticket. Check out Bass Union. They just did a video with Johnny Pearl up at Clear Lake. And that lake has been really tough during the day lately. And it’s because there’s a big night bite going on. They the fish are gorging at night. So watch what Johnny does to catch some fish on rock during the day. Totally makes sense. Fish small baits. Spinning rods if you want numbers or to just simply catch fish. Good lesson for everyone out there. Check it out.
makes sense, we were just up there with 150 guys and it was TOUGH! I think you're spot on with that night bite
7:25 what fish is that?
Greg you might have to do what taz and damian do. Get a live scope and fish the basd out the middle of the lake
Happens to the best of us Greg. Good job though 👍
Definitely not a good day on the water Greg my goodness lol you should have burned this SD card
This is the video that will be remembered when Greg decided to get LiveScope
it's certainly helping the cause😂
Good luck at Clear lake.Have good vibes your going top 3.If you do get on them ,maybe try another bait/style for a few casts to see if you can pull the big girls.Magic for me sometimes.Let's say their bustin and you catch a couple on a shower blow,maybe hit em with a big jerkbait or under spin .Can take you from a good day to great day sometimes.thanks for all the great videos over the years
Always wondered how long it takes you to pull the kayak out of the truck, load up all the stuff and get it in the water
U should go fish the thermilto afterbay hun that would be cool😊
Greg, which fishstick scent do you prefer using?
crawfish all day!
That weed line you went back to looks like something for a spinnerbait. Just goes to show we can’t win them all, keep up the great content though!
Hey Greg what’s a good budget depth/fish finder?
I've only had the raymarine but budget friendly I'd go with a Deeper sonar. Cheap, portable and will give you the basic info such as depth, water temp and you can decipher grass, rock, etc
@@GregBlanchardFishing thanks man, love your channel.
why dont you get 360 or live?
Where is the drop shot and or ned rig
Just fixed my truck doors from cheap plastic bs. Now finishing off the night with a beer and ole Greg B🫡 Hands down you have some of the best content on TH-cam.
Greg...You NEED Livescope! It will help an angler of your skill level even more. You understand the electronics!
It's coming to the point where it may happen!
@@GregBlanchardFishing Message me if you want to pick someone's brain on the different brands (Garmin, Lowrance, & Humminbird) and what their advantages/disadvantages are! ~James